As a business that spans the UK, we know how important it is for every client to receive the same high-quality service, whether they’re in Ayrshire or Cornwall. Ensuring consistent delivery and service across numerous bases takes work and isn’t without challenges, but is crucial in safeguarding brand value and reputation. This challenge of consistency […]
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There are so many different cards and certificates out there it can be difficult to keep up! The Health and Safety Executive have previously stated that there is no definitive training scheme in their opinion and providing that training is to a recognised standard then that’s good enough for them. For example, ITSSAR, NPORS, RTITB, […]
All your professional drivers must complete 35 hours of periodic training every five years, in order to keep their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC). The deadline for the second five-year block of training for drivers with acquired rights is as follows: Truck drivers: 9 September 2019 Dual category drivers (truck, bus and coach): 9 […]
The UK is seemingly on the path to leave the EU, the government has made a commitment to keep the requirement of the Drivers Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) for PCV and lorry drivers. Currently, professional drivers, with some exceptions, must pass an initial CPC test (unless they have acquired rights), valid for five years, and […]
For employers operating lift trucks on public roads, there’s been a great deal of confusion over what the Law demands. Taxation All vehicle registration and licensing are governed by the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994, which requires all mechanically-propelled vehicles used or kept on the public road to be registered and taxed. Fork lift […]
You can save time and money when your Forklift, Lorry Mounted Crane or Lorry Mounted Forklift certificate expires. If you are due a refresher of any of the above vehicles, we are now able to offer Drivers CPC with the course Instead of the loss of two working days for a Refresher course and 7 hrs […]
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Having the correct first aid provision in your workplace is not only a legal requirement, it is incredibly important for the safety of you and your employees. At FTT, we appreciate that it can be difficult to determine exactly how many first aiders you need and what type of training they require. That’s why we’re […]
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QA Level 3 Award in Forestry First Aid +F (RQF) Following feedback, we have now added an additional topic on the treatment of Adder snake bites to the QA Level 3 Award in Forestry First Aid +F (RQF). Full details of our QA Level 3 Award in Forestry First Aid +F (RQF) can be found […]
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A snow plough attachment allows you to turn for lift truck into a mini snow plough. When snow starts to fall, this attachment instantly converts your forklift into a snow plough allowing you to keep your car park, access roads and yard free of snow and operating. The most important thing to remember when ploughing […]
Pouring milk down a drain can carry a financial or custodial sentence for businesses in the UK. Although many businesses are unaware of this, milk must be disposed of as Category 3 ABP (Animal By-Products). Milk is a highly polluting substance – which is why it has been classified as Category 3 ABP. Milk is […]